Radiation proctitis (RP) is a common complication that arises following pelvic radiotherapy, often affecting patients undergoing treatment for cancers such as prostate, gynecological, and rectal ...

Other causes of mucus-related proctitis include infections (sexually transmitted infections among them). Some people develop ...

Proctitis may be part of IBD and can be caused by certain infections, such as STIs or food poisoning. Radiation proctitis can occur after a person receives radiation therapy to treat cancer.

Proctitis affects the rectum, whereas ulcerative colitis can affect the colon, the rectum, or both parts of the intestine. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...